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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust IPS Team Leader
The closing date is 20 November 2026
Job summary
As IPS Employment Team Leader you will be responsible for the management and leadership of the IPS service alongside the other Team Leader. You will be responsible for ensuring safe and effective management of all operations in the team, managing the core team responsibilities and trouble- shooting operational problems.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the team to ensure that service delivery adheres to the IPS model and operates to sound fidelity standards. You will ensure that all work across the team is recovery focused, socially inclusive and person centred.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH478-MH
Job locations
Campbell House
Campbell Square
Northampton
NN1 3EB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description
Strong leadership skills
Excellent motivational, communication and listening skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people
Ability to model recovery focused practice including co-production
Natural ability to build close, trusting and productive relationships with people
Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team
Ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description
Strong leadership skills
Excellent motivational, communication and listening skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people
Ability to model recovery focused practice including co-production
Natural ability to build close, trusting and productive relationships with people
Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team
Ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service
Person Specification
Experience of IPS
Essential
- o3+ years' experience of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
- o2+ years' experience working in employment services
- Proven experience of meeting and exceeding employment outcomes and targets
Desirable
- Management experience
- Previous expereince of delivering a service using the IPS model
Education and Experience
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Trained in IPS approach
Leadership Behaviours
Essential
- Understanding of Leadership Behaviours and evidence
Desirable
- Management experience
Experience of IPS
Essential
- o3+ years' experience of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
- o2+ years' experience working in employment services
- Proven experience of meeting and exceeding employment outcomes and targets
Desirable
- Management experience
- Previous expereince of delivering a service using the IPS model
Education and Experience
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Trained in IPS approach
Leadership Behaviours
Essential
- Understanding of Leadership Behaviours and evidence
Desirable
- Management experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Campbell House
Campbell Square
Northampton
NN1 3EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Campbell House
Campbell Square
Northampton
NN1 3EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
SERVICE MANAGER - MH Recovery Pathway
CARLOTTA OAKENFULL
07850542714
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH478-MH
Job locations
Campbell House
Campbell Square
Northampton
NN1 3EB
United Kingdom
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